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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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